News Archive

The Victorian government is hosting employment works and mentoring programs for veterans.

The same Wing claims National Cadet & National Instructor of the Year Awards at the AFC National Awards.

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Daughters of Air Force Nursing Officers presented with 2024 Bursaries and Encouragement Awards.

The Veterans Card entitles all past and present ADF members living in Victoria to a range of benefits.

LISTEN: Henry Young, WW2 Naval Seafire and Sea Fury Pilot, chats with interviewer, Gareth McCray OAM.

Listen: AC John Oddie (retd) AM, CSC - Operations in War, Border Protection, Peace Keeping, Humanitarian Relief.

In a Defence Connect article, Carl Schiller writes about the urgent need for veterans’ legislation reform.

Former AFA national Vice President Sharon Bown has received an AM in the King's Birthday honours.

Melbourne Legacy currently have an education grant opportunity for veterans and families of veterans.

National Vice President presents Air Force Association Trophy at the Air Force Proficiency & Leadership Awards.

More recommendations from Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report implemented.

Commemorating the life and career of Air Marshall John ‘Jake’ William Newham AC (Retd), 1930 - 2022.

The Prime Minister launches a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War.

The Government has announced that the AAT will be replaced with a new federal administrative review body.

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The Royal Air Force has donated a Tornado GR4 to the AFA (WA Division) Aviation Heritage Museum.

Join us for our annual Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Point Cook on Sunday 6 November 2022.

Government response to Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide Interim Report.

Applications for AVCAT scholarships - including Long Tan Bursaries – are now open.

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).

History & Heritage Branch will host a RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat at Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo 29-30 Oct.

The Air Force Band is marking 100 years with a free concert on 12 August at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

The AFA’s national body will restructure to form a National Board of Directors and a Federation Council.